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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.77, 400.79 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.77, 400.79 and 197.48 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.77 : 400.79 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.77/400.79 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.77x = 400.79 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.77x = 79,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,149.50/290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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