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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.89, 402.74 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.89, 402.74 and 193.59 is: 267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.89 : 402.74 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.89/402.74 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.89x = 402.74 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.89x = 77,965.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,965.47/291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.11

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