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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 401.86 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 401.86 and 193.05 is: 266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 401.86 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/401.86 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 401.86 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 77,579.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,579.31/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.42

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