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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.77, 403.82 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.77, 403.82 and 187.86 is: 259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.77 : 403.82 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.77/403.82 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.77x = 403.82 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.77x = 75,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,860.69/292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.11

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