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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.90, 439.50 and 183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.90, 439.50 and 183.19 is: 274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.90 : 439.50 = 183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.90/439.50 = 183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.90x = 439.50 × 183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.90x = 80,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,508.89/292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.87

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