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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 436.19 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 436.19 and 199.44 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 436.19 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/436.19 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 436.19 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 86,992.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,992.74/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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