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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.78, 404.10 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.78, 404.10 and 187.80 is: 259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 404.10 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/404.10 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 404.10 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 75,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,889.98/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.20

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