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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 435.69 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 435.69 and 194.46 is: 291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 435.69 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/435.69 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 435.69 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 84,724.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,724.28/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.53

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