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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.01, 402.90 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.01, 402.90 and 193.60 is: 267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.01 : 402.90 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.01/402.90 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.01x = 402.90 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.01x = 77,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,999.43/292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.11

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