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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.49, 435.51 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.49, 435.51 and 198.96 is: 298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.49 : 435.51 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.49/435.51 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.49x = 435.51 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.49x = 86,649.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,649.07/290.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.29

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