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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.37, 402.06 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.37, 402.06 and 186.49 is: 257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.37 : 402.06 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.37/402.06 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.37x = 402.06 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.37x = 74,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,979.97/291.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.34

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