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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.71, 438.89 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.71, 438.89 and 182.76 is: 274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.71 : 438.89 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.71/438.89 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.71x = 438.89 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.71x = 80,208.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,208.98/292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.02

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