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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.80, 438.62 and 182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.80, 438.62 and 182.85 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.80 : 438.62 = 182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.80/438.62 = 182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.80x = 438.62 × 182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.80x = 80,200.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,200.75/292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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