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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.12, 399.10 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.12, 399.10 and 195.82 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.12 : 399.10 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.12/399.10 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.12x = 399.10 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.12x = 78,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,151.76/289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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