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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.05, 400.52 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.05, 400.52 and 191.86 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.05 : 400.52 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.05/400.52 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.05x = 400.52 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.05x = 76,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,843.25/290.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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