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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.04, 401.84 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.04, 401.84 and 192.96 is: 266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.04 : 401.84 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.04/401.84 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.04x = 401.84 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.04x = 77,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,539.59/291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.42

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