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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 400.28 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 400.28 and 190.52 is: 262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 400.28 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/400.28 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 400.28 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 76,261.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,261.35/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.73

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