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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.98, 401.59 and 192.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.98, 401.59 and 192.94 is: 266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.98 : 401.59 = 192.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.98/401.59 = 192.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.98x = 401.59 × 192.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.98x = 77,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,482.77/290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.28

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