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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 435.12 and 198.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 435.12 and 198.71 is: 297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 435.12 = 198.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/435.12 = 198.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 435.12 × 198.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 86,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,462.70/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.90

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