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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 401.40 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 401.40 and 192.72 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 401.40 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/401.40 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 401.40 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 77,357.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,357.81/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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