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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.03, 434.73 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.03, 434.73 and 196.22 is: 294.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.03 : 434.73 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.03/434.73 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.03x = 434.73 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.03x = 85,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,302.91/290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.12

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