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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 401.33 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 401.33 and 192.60 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 401.33 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/401.33 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 401.33 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 77,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,296.64/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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