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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.79, 434.52 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.79, 434.52 and 198.60 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.79 : 434.52 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.79/434.52 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.79x = 434.52 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.79x = 86,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,293.50/289.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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