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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.53, 402.44 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.53, 402.44 and 193.42 is: 267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.53 : 402.44 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.53/402.44 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.53x = 402.44 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.53x = 77,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,839.48/291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.00

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