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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 401.33 and 192.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 401.33 and 192.77 is: 265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 401.33 = 192.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/401.33 = 192.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 401.33 × 192.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 77,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,363.42/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.86

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