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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.52, 402.45 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.52, 402.45 and 193.35 is: 266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.52 : 402.45 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.52/402.45 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.52x = 402.45 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.52x = 77,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,813.71/291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.92

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