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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 438.32 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 438.32 and 184.20 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 438.32 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/438.32 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 438.32 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 80,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,738.54/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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