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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 400.26 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 400.26 and 190.70 is: 262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 400.26 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/400.26 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 400.26 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 76,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,329.58/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.97

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