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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.87, 404.03 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.87, 404.03 and 187.92 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.87 : 404.03 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.87/404.03 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.87x = 404.03 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.87x = 75,925.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,925.79/292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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