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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.29, 402.15 and 193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.29, 402.15 and 193.18 is: 266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.29 : 402.15 = 193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.29/402.15 = 193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.29x = 402.15 × 193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.29x = 77,686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,686.37/291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.70

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