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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.37, 399.41 and 196.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.37, 399.41 and 196.27 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.37 : 399.41 = 196.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.37/399.41 = 196.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.37x = 399.41 × 196.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.37x = 78,392.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,392.65/289.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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