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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.48, 401.18 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.48, 401.18 and 192.65 is: 266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.48 : 401.18 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.48/401.18 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.48x = 401.18 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.48x = 77,284.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,284.36/290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.06

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