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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 433.68 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 433.68 and 197.88 is: 296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 433.68 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/433.68 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 433.68 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 85,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,816.60/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.12

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