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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.77, 405.23 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.77, 405.23 and 187.23 is: 258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.77 : 405.23 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.77/405.23 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.77x = 405.23 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.77x = 75,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,870.98/293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.27

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