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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.44, 436.14 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.44, 436.14 and 193.24 is: 290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.44 : 436.14 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.44/436.14 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.44x = 436.14 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.44x = 84,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,279.69/290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.18

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