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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 436.13 and 199.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 436.13 and 199.67 is: 299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 436.13 = 199.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/436.13 = 199.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 436.13 × 199.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 87,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,082.67/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.32

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