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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.28, 435.24 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.28, 435.24 and 193.92 is: 290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.28 : 435.24 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.28/435.24 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.28x = 435.24 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.28x = 84,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,401.74/290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.76

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