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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.68, 402.36 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.68, 402.36 and 188 is: 259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.68 : 402.36 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.68/402.36 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.68x = 402.36 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.68x = 75,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,643.68/291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.34

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