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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.88, 403.98 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.88, 403.98 and 187.93 is: 259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.88 : 403.98 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.88/403.98 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.88x = 403.98 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.88x = 75,918.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,918.95/292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.22

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