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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.19, 401.79 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.19, 401.79 and 193.08 is: 266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.19 : 401.79 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.19/401.79 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.19x = 401.79 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.19x = 77,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,577.61/291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.42

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