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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.46, 400.90 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.46, 400.90 and 192.22 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 400.90 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/400.90 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 400.90 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 77,061.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,061.00/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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