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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.26, 401.75 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.26, 401.75 and 193.01 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.26 : 401.75 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.26/401.75 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.26x = 401.75 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.26x = 77,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,542.92/291.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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