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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.66, 403.71 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.66, 403.71 and 187.72 is: 258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.66 : 403.71 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.66/403.71 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.66x = 403.71 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.66x = 75,782.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,782.42/292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.95

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