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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 399.80 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 399.80 and 196.62 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 399.80 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/399.80 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 399.80 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 78,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,608.68/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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