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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.93, 400.43 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.93, 400.43 and 192.12 is: 265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.93 : 400.43 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.93/400.43 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.93x = 400.43 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.93x = 76,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,930.61/289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.34

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