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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.73, 401.45 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.73, 401.45 and 197.67 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.73 : 401.45 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.73/401.45 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.73x = 401.45 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.73x = 79,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,353.63/290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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