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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.50, 400.74 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.50, 400.74 and 192.28 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.50 : 400.74 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.50/400.74 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.50x = 400.74 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.50x = 77,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,054.29/290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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