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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.38, 403.46 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.38, 403.46 and 181.85 is: 250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.38 : 403.46 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.38/403.46 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.38x = 403.46 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.38x = 73,369.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,369.20/292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.94

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