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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 400.52 and 192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 400.52 and 192.03 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 400.52 = 192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/400.52 = 192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 400.52 × 192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 76,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,910.90/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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