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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.55, 403.72 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.55, 403.72 and 187.65 is: 258.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.55 : 403.72 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.55/403.72 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.55x = 403.72 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.55x = 75,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,757.59/292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.96

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