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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 403.63 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 403.63 and 187.60 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 403.63 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/403.63 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 403.63 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 75,720.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,720.21/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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