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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 400.37 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 400.37 and 191.79 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 400.37 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/400.37 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 400.37 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 76,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,786.00/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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