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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 401.66 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 401.66 and 198.18 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 401.66 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/401.66 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 401.66 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 79,599.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,599.99/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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