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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 402.54 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 402.54 and 188.34 is: 259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 402.54 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/402.54 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 402.54 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 75,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,814.38/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.78

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