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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.06, 403.11 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.06, 403.11 and 188.38 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.06 : 403.11 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.06/403.11 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.06x = 403.11 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.06x = 75,937.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,937.86/292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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