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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.85, 403.82 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.85, 403.82 and 187.94 is: 259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.85 : 403.82 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.85/403.82 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.85x = 403.82 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.85x = 75,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,895.41/292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.16

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