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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 400.86 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 400.86 and 197.16 is: 272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 400.86 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/400.86 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 400.86 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 79,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,033.56/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.04

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