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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 438.48 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 438.48 and 183.80 is: 275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 438.48 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/438.48 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 438.48 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 80,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,592.62/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.68

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