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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 438.43 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 438.43 and 182.72 is: 273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 438.43 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/438.43 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 438.43 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 80,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,109.93/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.71

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