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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.36, 401.15 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.36, 401.15 and 197.40 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.36 : 401.15 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.36/401.15 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.36x = 401.15 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.36x = 79,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,186.02/290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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