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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 400.14 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 400.14 and 191.76 is: 264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 400.14 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/400.14 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 400.14 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 76,730.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,730.85/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.55

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