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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.58, 400.94 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.58, 400.94 and 197.34 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.58 : 400.94 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.58/400.94 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.58x = 400.94 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.58x = 79,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,121.50/290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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