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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.54, 402.43 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.54, 402.43 and 193.33 is: 266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.54 : 402.43 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.54/402.43 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.54x = 402.43 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.54x = 77,798.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,798.81/291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.86

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