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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.27, 435.17 and 199.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.27, 435.17 and 199.15 is: 298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.27 : 435.17 = 199.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.27/435.17 = 199.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.27x = 435.17 × 199.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.27x = 86,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,661.93/290.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.56

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