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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.85, 404.39 and 182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.85, 404.39 and 182.51 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.85 : 404.39 = 182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.85/404.39 = 182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.85x = 404.39 × 182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.85x = 73,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,802.28/292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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