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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.09, 400.34 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.09, 400.34 and 191.67 is: 264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.09 : 400.34 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.09/400.34 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.09x = 400.34 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.09x = 76,732.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,732.21/290.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.52

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