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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 400.76 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 400.76 and 192.26 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 400.76 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/400.76 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 400.76 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 77,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,050.12/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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