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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.31, 437.54 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.31, 437.54 and 183.56 is: 274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.31 : 437.54 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.31/437.54 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.31x = 437.54 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.31x = 80,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,314.84/292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.76

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