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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.11, 398.73 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.11, 398.73 and 195.96 is: 270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.11 : 398.73 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.11/398.73 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.11x = 398.73 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.11x = 78,135.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,135.13/289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.26

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