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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.19, 402.02 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.19, 402.02 and 187.75 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.19 : 402.02 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.19/402.02 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.19x = 402.02 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.19x = 75,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,479.26/291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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