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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.24, 437.88 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.24, 437.88 and 183.70 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.24 : 437.88 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.24/437.88 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.24x = 437.88 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.24x = 80,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,438.56/292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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