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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 404.37 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 404.37 and 182.34 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 404.37 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/404.37 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 404.37 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 73,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,732.83/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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