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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 404 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 404 and 187.80 is: 259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 404 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/404 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 404 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 75,871.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,871.20/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.16

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