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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 402.18 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 402.18 and 193.14 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 402.18 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/402.18 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 402.18 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 77,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,676.08/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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