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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 400.48 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 400.48 and 191.91 is: 264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 400.48 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/400.48 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 400.48 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 76,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,857.14/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.91

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