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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.03, 401.34 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.03, 401.34 and 192.62 is: 265.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.03 : 401.34 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.03/401.34 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.03x = 401.34 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.03x = 77,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,304.10/291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.62

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