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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.77, 399.89 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.77, 399.89 and 196.38 is: 271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.77 : 399.89 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.77/399.89 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.77x = 399.89 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.77x = 78,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,529.42/289.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.01

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