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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.43, 403.56 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.43, 403.56 and 187.61 is: 258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.43 : 403.56 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.43/403.56 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.43x = 403.56 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.43x = 75,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,709.87/292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.90

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