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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.73, 401.25 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.73, 401.25 and 192.42 is: 265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.73 : 401.25 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.73/401.25 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.73x = 401.25 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.73x = 77,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,208.53/290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.57

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