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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 403.54 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 403.54 and 181.84 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 403.54 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/403.54 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 403.54 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 73,379.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,379.71/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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