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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.78, 401.32 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.78, 401.32 and 197.52 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.78 : 401.32 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.78/401.32 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.78x = 401.32 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.78x = 79,268.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,268.73/290.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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