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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.28, 434.13 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.28, 434.13 and 198.07 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.28 : 434.13 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.28/434.13 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.28x = 434.13 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.28x = 85,988.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,988.13/289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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