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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.49, 400.73 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.49, 400.73 and 192.08 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.49 : 400.73 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.49/400.73 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.49x = 400.73 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.49x = 76,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,969.25/290.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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