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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 400.29 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 400.29 and 190.26 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 400.29 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/400.29 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 400.29 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 76,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,159.18/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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