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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 401.22 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 401.22 and 192.38 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 401.22 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/401.22 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 401.22 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 77,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,184.70/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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