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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 401.52 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 401.52 and 192.84 is: 266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 401.52 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/401.52 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 401.52 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 77,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,429.12/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.19

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