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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.33, 399.13 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.33, 399.13 and 195.98 is: 270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.33 : 399.13 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.33/399.13 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.33x = 399.13 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.33x = 78,219.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,219.01/289.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.35

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