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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.35, 403.29 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.35, 403.29 and 181.92 is: 250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.35 : 403.29 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.35/403.29 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.35x = 403.29 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.35x = 73,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,366.52/292.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.95

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