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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.57, 402.36 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.57, 402.36 and 188.07 is: 259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.57 : 402.36 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.57/402.36 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.57x = 402.36 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.57x = 75,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,671.85/291.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.53

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