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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.47, 402.01 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.47, 402.01 and 193.05 is: 266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.47 : 402.01 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.47/402.01 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.47x = 402.01 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.47x = 77,608.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,608.03/291.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.26

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