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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 399.08 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 399.08 and 196.31 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 399.08 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/399.08 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 399.08 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 78,340.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,340.42/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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