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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 401.36 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 401.36 and 192.78 is: 265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 401.36 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/401.36 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 401.36 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 77,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,373.22/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.96

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