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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290, 434.06 and 198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290, 434.06 and 198.22 is: 296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290 : 434.06 = 198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290/434.06 = 198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290x = 434.06 × 198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290x = 86,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,039.37/290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.69

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