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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.33, 435.49 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.33, 435.49 and 197.83 is: 296.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.33 : 435.49 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.33/435.49 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.33x = 435.49 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.33x = 86,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,152.99/290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.74

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