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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.75, 404.00 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.75, 404.00 and 189.25 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.75 : 404.00 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.75/404.00 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.75x = 404.00 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.75x = 76,456.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,456.05/292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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