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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.61, 400.82 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.61, 400.82 and 192.20 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.61 : 400.82 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.61/400.82 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.61x = 400.82 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.61x = 77,034.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,034.64/290.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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