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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.03, 399.03 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.03, 399.03 and 195.88 is: 270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.03 : 399.03 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.03/399.03 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.03x = 399.03 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.03x = 78,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,162.00/289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.43

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