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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 433.92 and 198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 433.92 and 198.67 is: 297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 433.92 = 198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/433.92 = 198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 433.92 × 198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 86,206.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,206.89/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.47

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