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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.54, 403.42 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.54, 403.42 and 187.51 is: 258.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.54 : 403.42 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.54/403.42 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.54x = 403.42 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.54x = 75,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,642.33/292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.58

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