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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 433.46 and 197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 433.46 and 197.78 is: 296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 433.46 = 197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/433.46 = 197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 433.46 × 197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 85,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,729.72/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.58

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