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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.61, 436.46 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.61, 436.46 and 194.49 is: 292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.61 : 436.46 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.61/436.46 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.61x = 436.46 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.61x = 84,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,886.13/290.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.10

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