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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 400.80 and 190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 400.80 and 190.75 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 400.80 = 190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/400.80 = 190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 400.80 × 190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 76,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,452.60/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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