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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.95, 401.05 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.95, 401.05 and 191.19 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.95 : 401.05 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.95/401.05 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.95x = 401.05 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.95x = 76,676.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,676.75/290.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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