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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.22, 403.19 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.22, 403.19 and 187.11 is: 258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.22 : 403.19 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.22/403.19 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.22x = 403.19 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.22x = 75,439.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,439.95/292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.17

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