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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.62, 434.16 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.62, 434.16 and 198.36 is: 297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.62 : 434.16 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.62/434.16 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.62x = 434.16 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.62x = 86,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,119.98/289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.36

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