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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 401.36 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 401.36 and 192.69 is: 265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 401.36 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/401.36 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 401.36 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 77,337.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,337.09/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.79

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