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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.69, 402.66 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.69, 402.66 and 193.53 is: 267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.69 : 402.66 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.69/402.66 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.69x = 402.66 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.69x = 77,926.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,926.79/291.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.16

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