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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 403.26 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 403.26 and 181.68 is: 250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 403.26 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/403.26 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 403.26 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 73,264.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,264.28/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.73

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