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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 399.63 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 399.63 and 196.44 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 399.63 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/399.63 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 399.63 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 78,503.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,503.32/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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