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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 402.72 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 402.72 and 188.16 is: 259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 402.72 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/402.72 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 402.72 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 75,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,775.80/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.65

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