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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.73, 404.16 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.73, 404.16 and 182.36 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.73 : 404.16 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.73/404.16 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.73x = 404.16 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.73x = 73,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,702.62/292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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