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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.07, 400.68 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.07, 400.68 and 192.06 is: 265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.07 : 400.68 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.07/400.68 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.07x = 400.68 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.07x = 76,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,954.60/290.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.30

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