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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 436.11 and 198.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 436.11 and 198.31 is: 297.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 436.11 = 198.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/436.11 = 198.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 436.11 × 198.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 86,484.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,484.97/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.41

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