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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 403.32 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 403.32 and 181.76 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 403.32 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/403.32 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 403.32 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 73,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,308.45/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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