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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.41, 402.25 and 193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.41, 402.25 and 193.30 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.41 : 402.25 = 193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.41/402.25 = 193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.41x = 402.25 × 193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.41x = 77,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,754.93/291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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