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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.91, 402.89 and 186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.91, 402.89 and 186.83 is: 257.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.91 : 402.89 = 186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.91/402.89 = 186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.91x = 402.89 × 186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.91x = 75,273.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,273.17/291.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.86

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