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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.85, 404.15 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.85, 404.15 and 187.88 is: 259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.85 : 404.15 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.85/404.15 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.85x = 404.15 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.85x = 75,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,931.70/292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.29

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