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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.33, 400.68 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.33, 400.68 and 191.92 is: 264.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.33 : 400.68 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.33/400.68 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.33x = 400.68 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.33x = 76,898.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,898.26/290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.86

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