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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.83, 402.62 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.83, 402.62 and 192.21 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.83 : 402.62 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.83/402.62 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.83x = 402.62 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.83x = 77,386.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,386.63/291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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