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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.07, 401.67 and 187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.07, 401.67 and 187.57 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.07 : 401.67 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.07/401.67 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.07x = 401.67 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.07x = 75,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,341.24/291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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