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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.45, 400.67 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.45, 400.67 and 191.03 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.45 : 400.67 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.45/400.67 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.45x = 400.67 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.45x = 76,537.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,537.03/290.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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