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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.89, 402.40 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.89, 402.40 and 193.61 is: 266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.89 : 402.40 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.89/402.40 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.89x = 402.40 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.89x = 77,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,908.66/291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.91

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