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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.12 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.12 and 184.16 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.12 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.12 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.12 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 80,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,684.18/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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