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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.30, 400.15 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.30, 400.15 and 197.02 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.30 : 400.15 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.30/400.15 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.30x = 400.15 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.30x = 78,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,836.06/290.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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