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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 403.80 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 403.80 and 187.87 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 403.80 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/403.80 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 403.80 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 75,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,863.12/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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