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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.30, 402.34 and 192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.30, 402.34 and 192.89 is: 266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.30 : 402.34 = 192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.30/402.34 = 192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.30x = 402.34 × 192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.30x = 77,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,607.66/291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.41

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