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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 401.07 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 401.07 and 192.35 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 401.07 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/401.07 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 401.07 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 77,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,143.81/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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