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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.17, 435.29 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.17, 435.29 and 198.64 is: 297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.17 : 435.29 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.17/435.29 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.17x = 435.29 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.17x = 86,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,463.92/290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.98

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