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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.68, 435.52 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.68, 435.52 and 199.08 is: 298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.68 : 435.52 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.68/435.52 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.68x = 435.52 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.68x = 86,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,703.32/290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.28

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