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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 401.31 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 401.31 and 197.68 is: 272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 401.31 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/401.31 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 401.31 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 79,328.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,328.95/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.67

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