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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.61, 437.87 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.61, 437.87 and 182.86 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.61 : 437.87 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.61/437.87 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.61x = 437.87 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.61x = 80,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,068.27/292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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