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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.87, 403.84 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.87, 403.84 and 182.30 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.87 : 403.84 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.87/403.84 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.87x = 403.84 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.87x = 73,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,619.49/292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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