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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.57, 403.58 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.57, 403.58 and 187.55 is: 258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.57 : 403.58 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.57/403.58 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.57x = 403.58 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.57x = 75,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,691.43/292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.71

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