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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.59, 400.75 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.59, 400.75 and 197.44 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.59 : 400.75 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.59/400.75 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.59x = 400.75 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.59x = 79,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,122.58/290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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