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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 402.12 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 402.12 and 193.26 is: 266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 402.12 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/402.12 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 402.12 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 77,713.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,713.71/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.73

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