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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.71, 401.32 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.71, 401.32 and 197.94 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.71 : 401.32 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.71/401.32 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.71x = 401.32 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.71x = 79,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,437.28/290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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