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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.43, 403.58 and 187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.43, 403.58 and 187.57 is: 258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.43 : 403.58 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.43/403.58 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.43x = 403.58 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.43x = 75,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,699.50/292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.86

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