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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.80, 402.58 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.80, 402.58 and 186.84 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.80 : 402.58 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.80/402.58 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.80x = 402.58 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.80x = 75,218.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,218.05/291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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