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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 401.67 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 401.67 and 186.24 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 401.67 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/401.67 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 401.67 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 74,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,807.02/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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