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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.61, 435.92 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.61, 435.92 and 195.03 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.61 : 435.92 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.61/435.92 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.61x = 435.92 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.61x = 85,016.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,016.50/290.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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