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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 403.97 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 403.97 and 182.19 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 403.97 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/403.97 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 403.97 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 73,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,599.29/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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