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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.29, 401.95 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.29, 401.95 and 187.77 is: 259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.29 : 401.95 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.29/401.95 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.29x = 401.95 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.29x = 75,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,473.21/291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.10

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