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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.79, 404.02 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.79, 404.02 and 182.30 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.79 : 404.02 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.79/404.02 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.79x = 404.02 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.79x = 73,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,652.85/292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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