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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 435.06 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 435.06 and 198.96 is: 298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 435.06 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/435.06 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 435.06 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 86,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,559.54/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.44

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