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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.19, 401.74 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.19, 401.74 and 193.05 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.19 : 401.74 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.19/401.74 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.19x = 401.74 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.19x = 77,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,555.91/291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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