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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 401.63 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 401.63 and 192.80 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 401.63 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/401.63 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 401.63 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 77,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,435.53/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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