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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 403.10 and 187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 403.10 and 187.09 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 403.10 = 187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/403.10 = 187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 403.10 × 187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 75,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,415.50/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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