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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.22, 403.14 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.22, 403.14 and 187.13 is: 258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.22 : 403.14 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.22/403.14 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.22x = 403.14 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.22x = 75,439.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,439.03/292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.15

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