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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 399.47 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 399.47 and 196.22 is: 270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 399.47 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/399.47 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 399.47 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 78,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,384.02/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.69

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