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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.52, 403.78 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.52, 403.78 and 182.10 is: 251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.52 : 403.78 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.52/403.78 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.52x = 403.78 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.52x = 73,528.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,528.34/292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.36

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