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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 400.17 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 400.17 and 192.02 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 400.17 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/400.17 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 400.17 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 76,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,840.86/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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