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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 439.47 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 439.47 and 184.44 is: 277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 439.47 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/439.47 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 439.47 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 81,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,055.85/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.00

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