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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.66, 399.59 and 196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.66, 399.59 and 196.37 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.66 : 399.59 = 196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.66/399.59 = 196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.66x = 399.59 × 196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.66x = 78,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,465.49/289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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