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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 401.63 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 401.63 and 192.83 is: 266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 401.63 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/401.63 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 401.63 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 77,443.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,443.34/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.20

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