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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.55, 437.94 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.55, 437.94 and 184.01 is: 275.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.55 : 437.94 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.55/437.94 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.55x = 437.94 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.55x = 80,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,583.15/292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.46

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