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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 401.25 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 401.25 and 192.66 is: 266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 401.25 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/401.25 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 401.25 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 77,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,304.83/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.00

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