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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.34, 400.40 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.34, 400.40 and 197.10 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.34 : 400.40 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.34/400.40 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.34x = 400.40 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.34x = 78,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,918.84/290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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