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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.42, 400.53 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.42, 400.53 and 191.99 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.42 : 400.53 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.42/400.53 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.42x = 400.53 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.42x = 76,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,897.75/290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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