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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.18, 401.62 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.18, 401.62 and 186.18 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.18 : 401.62 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.18/401.62 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.18x = 401.62 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.18x = 74,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,773.61/291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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