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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.79, 399.79 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.79, 399.79 and 196.51 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.79 : 399.79 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.79/399.79 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.79x = 399.79 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.79x = 78,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,562.73/289.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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