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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 399.56 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 399.56 and 196.34 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 399.56 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/399.56 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 399.56 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 78,449.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,449.61/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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