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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.28, 400.56 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.28, 400.56 and 191.84 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.28 : 400.56 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.28/400.56 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.28x = 400.56 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.28x = 76,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,843.43/290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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