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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.37, 403.31 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.37, 403.31 and 181.78 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.37 : 403.31 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.37/403.31 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.37x = 403.31 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.37x = 73,313.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,313.24/292.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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