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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.05, 398.43 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.05, 398.43 and 195.76 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.05 : 398.43 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.05/398.43 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.05x = 398.43 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.05x = 77,996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,996.66/289.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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