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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.69, 402.39 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.69, 402.39 and 193.32 is: 266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.69 : 402.39 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.69/402.39 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.69x = 402.39 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.69x = 77,790.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,790.03/291.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.69

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