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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 404.74 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 404.74 and 187.04 is: 258.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 404.74 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/404.74 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 404.74 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 75,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,702.57/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.07

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