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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.12, 398.96 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.12, 398.96 and 195.73 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.12 : 398.96 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.12/398.96 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.12x = 398.96 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.12x = 78,088.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,088.44/289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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