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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 434.82 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 434.82 and 198.68 is: 298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 434.82 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/434.82 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 434.82 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 86,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,390.04/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.10

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