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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 400.72 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 400.72 and 192.24 is: 265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 400.72 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/400.72 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 400.72 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 77,034.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,034.41/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.05

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