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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 399.91 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 399.91 and 196.68 is: 271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 399.91 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/399.91 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 399.91 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 78,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,653.81/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.15

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