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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.94, 404.25 and 187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.94, 404.25 and 187.99 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.94 : 404.25 = 187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.94/404.25 = 187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.94x = 404.25 × 187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.94x = 75,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,995.46/292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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