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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.86, 436.96 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.86, 436.96 and 193.42 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.86 : 436.96 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.86/436.96 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.86x = 436.96 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.86x = 84,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,516.80/290.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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