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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 404.33 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 404.33 and 182.45 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 404.33 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/404.33 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 404.33 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 73,767.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,767.07/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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