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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 439.81 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 439.81 and 183.70 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 439.81 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/439.81 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 439.81 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 80,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,793.10/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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