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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.84, 439.66 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.84, 439.66 and 184.28 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.84 : 439.66 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.84/439.66 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.84x = 439.66 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.84x = 81,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,020.54/292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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