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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.37, 403.29 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.37, 403.29 and 187.43 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.37 : 403.29 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.37/403.29 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.37x = 403.29 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.37x = 75,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,587.10/292.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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