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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 439.85 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 439.85 and 184.68 is: 277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 439.85 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/439.85 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 439.85 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 81,230.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,230.57/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.41

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