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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.88, 402.60 and 193.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.88, 402.60 and 193.78 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.88 : 402.60 = 193.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.88/402.60 = 193.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.88x = 402.60 × 193.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.88x = 78,015.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,015.83/291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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