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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.72, 438.66 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.72, 438.66 and 184.18 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.72 : 438.66 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.72/438.66 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.72x = 438.66 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.72x = 80,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,792.40/292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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