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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 438.93 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 438.93 and 184.37 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 438.93 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/438.93 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 438.93 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 80,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,923.33/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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