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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 404.22 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 404.22 and 182.40 is: 251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 404.22 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/404.22 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 404.22 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 73,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,729.73/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.84

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