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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.54, 398.72 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.54, 398.72 and 215.73 is: 297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.54 : 398.72 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.54/398.72 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.54x = 398.72 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.54x = 86,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,016.40/289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.08

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