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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.15, 400.49 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.15, 400.49 and 191.93 is: 264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.15 : 400.49 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.15/400.49 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.15x = 400.49 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.15x = 76,863.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,863.08/290.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.91

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