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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 435.21 and 198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 435.21 and 198.90 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 435.21 = 198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/435.21 = 198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 435.21 × 198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 86,563.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,563.27/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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