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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 398.72 and 195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 398.72 and 195.79 is: 270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 398.72 = 195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/398.72 = 195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 398.72 × 195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 78,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,063.40/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.08

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