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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.34, 398.88 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.34, 398.88 and 196.04 is: 270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.34 : 398.88 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.34/398.88 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.34x = 398.88 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.34x = 78,196.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,196.44/289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.26

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