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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.40, 435.06 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.40, 435.06 and 194.04 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.40 : 435.06 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.40/435.06 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.40x = 435.06 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.40x = 84,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,419.04/290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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