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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.49, 403.71 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.49, 403.71 and 181.90 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.49 : 403.71 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.49/403.71 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.49x = 403.71 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.49x = 73,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,435.69/292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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