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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434.04 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434.04 and 198.32 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 434.04 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/434.04 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 434.04 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 86,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,078.81/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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