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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.84, 439.14 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.84, 439.14 and 184.56 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.84 : 439.14 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.84/439.14 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.84x = 439.14 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.84x = 81,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,047.68/292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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