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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.97, 404.44 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.97, 404.44 and 182.55 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.97 : 404.44 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.97/404.44 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.97x = 404.44 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.97x = 73,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,832.61/292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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