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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 400.80 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 400.80 and 190.95 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 400.80 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/400.80 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 400.80 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 76,532.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,532.76/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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