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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.07, 401.61 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.07, 401.61 and 192.79 is: 266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.07 : 401.61 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.07/401.61 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.07x = 401.61 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.07x = 77,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,426.39/291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.01

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