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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 400.62 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 400.62 and 192.24 is: 265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 400.62 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/400.62 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 400.62 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 77,015.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,015.19/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.09

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