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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 401.44 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 401.44 and 192.61 is: 265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 401.44 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/401.44 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 401.44 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 77,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,322.10/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.87

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