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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.18, 400.38 and 192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.18, 400.38 and 192.10 is: 265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.18 : 400.38 = 192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.18/400.38 = 192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.18x = 400.38 × 192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.18x = 76,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,913.00/290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.05

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