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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 400.44 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 400.44 and 190.48 is: 263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 400.44 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/400.44 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 400.44 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 76,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,275.81/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.00

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