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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.28, 401.93 and 186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.28, 401.93 and 186.33 is: 257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.28 : 401.93 = 186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.28/401.93 = 186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.28x = 401.93 × 186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.28x = 74,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,891.62/291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.11

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