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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.41, 402.02 and 186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.41, 402.02 and 186.47 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.41 : 402.02 = 186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.41/402.02 = 186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.41x = 402.02 × 186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.41x = 74,963.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,963.13/291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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