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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.99, 438.87 and 182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.99, 438.87 and 182.94 is: 274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.99 : 438.87 = 182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.99/438.87 = 182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.99x = 438.87 × 182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.99x = 80,286.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,286.88/292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.03

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