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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.66, 434.69 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.66, 434.69 and 198.44 is: 297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.66 : 434.69 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.66/434.69 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.66x = 434.69 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.66x = 86,259.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,259.88/289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.80

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