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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.40, 400.40 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.40, 400.40 and 192.16 is: 264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.40 : 400.40 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.40/400.40 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.40x = 400.40 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.40x = 76,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,940.86/290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.95

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