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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.25, 434.88 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.25, 434.88 and 198.72 is: 297.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.25 : 434.88 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.25/434.88 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.25x = 434.88 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.25x = 86,419.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,419.35/290.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.74

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