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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.42, 400.98 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.42, 400.98 and 192.34 is: 265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.42 : 400.98 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.42/400.98 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.42x = 400.98 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.42x = 77,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,124.49/290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.56

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