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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.28, 399.32 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.28, 399.32 and 196.51 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.28 : 399.32 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.28/399.32 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.28x = 399.32 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.28x = 78,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,467.39/289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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