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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.74, 436.38 and 194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.74, 436.38 and 194.62 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.74 : 436.38 = 194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.74/436.38 = 194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.74x = 436.38 × 194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.74x = 84,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,928.28/290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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