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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 403.76 and 182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 403.76 and 182.09 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 403.76 = 182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/403.76 = 182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 403.76 × 182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 73,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,520.66/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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