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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.47, 400.63 and 192.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.47, 400.63 and 192.05 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.47 : 400.63 = 192.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.47/400.63 = 192.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.47x = 400.63 × 192.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.47x = 76,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,942.62/290.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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