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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 403.83 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 403.83 and 182.21 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 403.83 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/403.83 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 403.83 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 73,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,581.86/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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