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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.32, 400.52 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.32, 400.52 and 197.08 is: 271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.32 : 400.52 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.32/400.52 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.32x = 400.52 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.32x = 78,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,934.48/290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.89

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