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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.60, 401.09 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.60, 401.09 and 192.50 is: 265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.60 : 401.09 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.60/401.09 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.60x = 401.09 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.60x = 77,209.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,209.83/290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.69

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