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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.46, 400.92 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.46, 400.92 and 192.24 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 400.92 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/400.92 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 400.92 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 77,072.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,072.86/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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