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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.18, 398.59 and 205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.18, 398.59 and 205.05 is: 282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.18 : 398.59 = 205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.18/398.59 = 205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.18x = 398.59 × 205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.18x = 81,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,730.88/289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.63

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