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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 403.12 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 403.12 and 181.60 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 403.12 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/403.12 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 403.12 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 73,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,206.59/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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