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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 433.14 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 433.14 and 197.60 is: 296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 433.14 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/433.14 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 433.14 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 85,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,587.38/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.07

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