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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.53, 400.77 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.53, 400.77 and 192.25 is: 265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.53 : 400.77 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.53/400.77 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.53x = 400.77 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.53x = 77,048.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,048.03/290.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.20

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