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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.90, 401.52 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.90, 401.52 and 192.68 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.90 : 401.52 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.90/401.52 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.90x = 401.52 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.90x = 77,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,362.87/290.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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