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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.96, 436.20 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.96, 436.20 and 199.83 is: 299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.96 : 436.20 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.96/436.20 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.96x = 436.20 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.96x = 87,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,165.85/290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.58

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