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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 403.90 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 403.90 and 182.18 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 403.90 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/403.90 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 403.90 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 73,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,582.50/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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