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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 438.62 and 184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 438.62 and 184.87 is: 277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 438.62 = 184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/438.62 = 184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 438.62 × 184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 81,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,087.68/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.32

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