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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 402.97 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 402.97 and 188.68 is: 260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 402.97 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/402.97 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 402.97 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 76,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,031.44/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.38

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