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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.15, 402.03 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.15, 402.03 and 186.30 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.15 : 402.03 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.15/402.03 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.15x = 402.03 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.15x = 74,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,898.19/291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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