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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.44, 438.16 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.44, 438.16 and 184 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.44 : 438.16 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.44/438.16 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.44x = 438.16 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.44x = 80,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,621.44/292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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