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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.03, 398.97 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.03, 398.97 and 196.26 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.03 : 398.97 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.03/398.97 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.03x = 398.97 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.03x = 78,299.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,299.86/289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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