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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 439.49 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 439.49 and 183.34 is: 275.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 439.49 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/439.49 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 439.49 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 80,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,576.10/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.04

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