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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.82, 402.56 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.82, 402.56 and 193.58 is: 267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.82 : 402.56 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.82/402.56 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.82x = 402.56 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.82x = 77,927.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,927.56/291.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.04

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