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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.66, 402.54 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.66, 402.54 and 193.42 is: 266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.66 : 402.54 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.66/402.54 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.66x = 402.54 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.66x = 77,859.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,859.29/291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.95

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