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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.59, 401.09 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.59, 401.09 and 197.49 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.59 : 401.09 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.59/401.09 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.59x = 401.09 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.59x = 79,213.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,213.26/290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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