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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.37, 403.52 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.37, 403.52 and 191.54 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.37 : 403.52 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.37/403.52 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.37x = 403.52 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.37x = 77,290.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,290.27/292.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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