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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.65, 434.37 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.65, 434.37 and 197.97 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.65 : 434.37 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.65/434.37 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.65x = 434.37 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.65x = 85,992.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,992.23/289.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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