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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 403.25 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 403.25 and 187.25 is: 258.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 403.25 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/403.25 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 403.25 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 75,505.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,505.61/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.46

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