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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.65, 439.31 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.65, 439.31 and 184.50 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.65 : 439.31 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.65/439.31 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.65x = 439.31 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.65x = 81,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,051.77/292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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