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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 401.82 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 401.82 and 187.68 is: 259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 401.82 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/401.82 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 401.82 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 75,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,413.58/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.15

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