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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.43, 438.66 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.43, 438.66 and 183.99 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.43 : 438.66 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.43/438.66 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.43x = 438.66 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.43x = 80,709.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,709.05/292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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