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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.64, 399.36 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.64, 399.36 and 196.28 is: 270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.64 : 399.36 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.64/399.36 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.64x = 399.36 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.64x = 78,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,386.38/289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.63

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