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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.23, 403.41 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.23, 403.41 and 187.47 is: 258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.23 : 403.41 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.23/403.41 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.23x = 403.41 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.23x = 75,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,627.27/292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.79

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