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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.90, 404.19 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.90, 404.19 and 182.41 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.90 : 404.19 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.90/404.19 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.90x = 404.19 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.90x = 73,728.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,728.30/292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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