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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.34, 402.06 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.34, 402.06 and 186.46 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.34 : 402.06 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.34/402.06 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.34x = 402.06 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.34x = 74,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,968.11/291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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