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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.63, 400.92 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.63, 400.92 and 197.60 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.63 : 400.92 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.63/400.92 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.63x = 400.92 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.63x = 79,221.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,221.64/290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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