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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.22, 398.66 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.22, 398.66 and 195.93 is: 270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.22 : 398.66 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.22/398.66 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.22x = 398.66 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.22x = 78,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,108.47/289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.07

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