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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 400.89 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 400.89 and 197.22 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 400.89 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/400.89 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 400.89 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 79,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,063.53/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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