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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 402.81 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 402.81 and 186.84 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 402.81 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/402.81 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 402.81 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 75,261.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,261.02/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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