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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.19, 402.95 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.19, 402.95 and 187.17 is: 258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.19 : 402.95 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.19/402.95 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.19x = 402.95 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.19x = 75,419.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,419.22/292.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.12

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