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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.88, 439.50 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.88, 439.50 and 184.88 is: 277.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.88 : 439.50 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.88/439.50 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.88x = 439.50 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.88x = 81,254.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,254.76/292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.43

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