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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 403.61 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 403.61 and 189.09 is: 261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 403.61 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/403.61 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 403.61 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 76,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,317.67/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.00

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