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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.35, 402.24 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.35, 402.24 and 186.44 is: 257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.35 : 402.24 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.35/402.24 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.35x = 402.24 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.35x = 74,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,993.63/291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.40

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