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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 434.25 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 434.25 and 197.28 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 434.25 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/434.25 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 434.25 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 85,668.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,668.84/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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