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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.27, 401.98 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.27, 401.98 and 192.86 is: 266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.27 : 401.98 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.27/401.98 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.27x = 401.98 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.27x = 77,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,525.86/291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.16

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