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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.03, 400.14 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.03, 400.14 and 194.25 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.03 : 400.14 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.03/400.14 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.03x = 400.14 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.03x = 77,726.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,726.44/290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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