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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.33, 400.98 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.33, 400.98 and 192.52 is: 265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.33 : 400.98 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.33/400.98 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.33x = 400.98 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.33x = 77,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,196.67/290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.89

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