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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.25, 439 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.25, 439 and 184.12 is: 276.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 439 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/439 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 439 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 80,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,828.68/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.57

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