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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 435.66 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 435.66 and 199.36 is: 298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 435.66 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/435.66 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 435.66 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 86,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,853.18/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.85

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