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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290, 400.14 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290, 400.14 and 196.76 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290 : 400.14 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290/400.14 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290x = 400.14 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290x = 78,731.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,731.55/290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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