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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 403.15 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 403.15 and 191.15 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 403.15 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/403.15 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 403.15 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 77,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,063.77/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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