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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 400.04 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 400.04 and 197.22 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 400.04 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/400.04 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 400.04 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 78,895.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,895.89/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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