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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.79, 405.46 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.79, 405.46 and 187.44 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.79 : 405.46 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.79/405.46 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.79x = 405.46 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.79x = 75,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,998.14/293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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