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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 400.95 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 400.95 and 197.46 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 400.95 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/400.95 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 400.95 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 79,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,171.59/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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