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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.06, 401.73 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.06, 401.73 and 187.38 is: 258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.06 : 401.73 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.06/401.73 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.06x = 401.73 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.06x = 75,276.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,276.17/291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.63

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