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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.24, 398.94 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.24, 398.94 and 195.94 is: 270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.24 : 398.94 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.24/398.94 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.24x = 398.94 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.24x = 78,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,168.30/289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.25

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