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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.71, 401.18 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.71, 401.18 and 192.54 is: 265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.71 : 401.18 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.71/401.18 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.71x = 401.18 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.71x = 77,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,240.23/290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.70

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