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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.38, 402.22 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.38, 402.22 and 193.17 is: 266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.38 : 402.22 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.38/402.22 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.38x = 402.22 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.38x = 77,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,696.35/291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.65

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