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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 400.89 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 400.89 and 192.36 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 400.89 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/400.89 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 400.89 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 77,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,115.20/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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