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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.99, 404.40 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.99, 404.40 and 182.40 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.99 : 404.40 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.99/404.40 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.99x = 404.40 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.99x = 73,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,762.56/292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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