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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.68, 400.96 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.68, 400.96 and 197.43 is: 272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.68 : 400.96 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.68/400.96 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.68x = 400.96 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.68x = 79,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,161.53/290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.33

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