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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.42, 404.95 and 187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.42, 404.95 and 187.15 is: 258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.42 : 404.95 = 187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.42/404.95 = 187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.42x = 404.95 × 187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.42x = 75,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,785.46/293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.29

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