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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 400.43 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 400.43 and 191.98 is: 265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 400.43 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/400.43 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 400.43 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 76,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,874.55/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.07

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