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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 403.26 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 403.26 and 188.84 is: 260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 403.26 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/403.26 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 403.26 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 76,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,151.62/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.65

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