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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.65, 399.40 and 196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.65, 399.40 and 196.23 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.65 : 399.40 = 196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.65/399.40 = 196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.65x = 399.40 × 196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.65x = 78,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,374.26/289.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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