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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 403.25 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 403.25 and 181.71 is: 250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 403.25 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/403.25 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 403.25 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 73,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,273.65/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.70

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