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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.49, 402.02 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.49, 402.02 and 193.27 is: 266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.49 : 402.02 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.49/402.02 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.49x = 402.02 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.49x = 77,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,697.44/291.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.55

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