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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.51, 401.93 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.51, 401.93 and 193.11 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.51 : 401.93 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.51/401.93 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.51x = 401.93 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.51x = 77,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,615.74/291.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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