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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.21, 400.13 and 190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.21, 400.13 and 190.61 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.21 : 400.13 = 190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.21/400.13 = 190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.21x = 400.13 × 190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.21x = 76,267.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,267.83/290.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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