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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 435.61 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 435.61 and 199.26 is: 298.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 435.61 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/435.61 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 435.61 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 86,799.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,799.90/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.77

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