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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 402.20 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 402.20 and 188.08 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 402.20 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/402.20 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 402.20 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 75,645.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,645.78/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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