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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 403.75 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 403.75 and 191.59 is: 264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 403.75 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/403.75 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 403.75 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 77,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,354.46/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.24

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