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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 435.14 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 435.14 and 192.98 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 435.14 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/435.14 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 435.14 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 83,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,970.18/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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