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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.31, 403.36 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.31, 403.36 and 181.75 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.31 : 403.36 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.31/403.36 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.31x = 403.36 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.31x = 73,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,310.68/292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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