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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.13, 403.23 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.13, 403.23 and 187.26 is: 258.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.13 : 403.23 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.13/403.23 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.13x = 403.23 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.13x = 75,509.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,509.25/292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.48

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