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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.78, 403.98 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.78, 403.98 and 182.22 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 403.98 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/403.98 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 403.98 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 73,613.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,613.24/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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