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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.89, 402.67 and 192.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.89, 402.67 and 192.41 is: 265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.89 : 402.67 = 192.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.89/402.67 = 192.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.89x = 402.67 × 192.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.89x = 77,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,477.73/291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.43

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