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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.44, 435.75 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.44, 435.75 and 199.54 is: 299.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.44 : 435.75 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.44/435.75 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.44x = 435.75 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.44x = 86,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,949.56/290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.37

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