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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.72, 434.58 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.72, 434.58 and 197.32 is: 295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.72 : 434.58 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.72/434.58 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.72x = 434.58 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.72x = 85,751.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,751.33/289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.98

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