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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.43, 403.74 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.43, 403.74 and 182.06 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.43 : 403.74 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.43/403.74 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.43x = 403.74 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.43x = 73,505.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,505.91/292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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