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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.69, 399.80 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.69, 399.80 and 196.40 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.69 : 399.80 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.69/399.80 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.69x = 399.80 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.69x = 78,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,520.72/289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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