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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.88, 400.04 and 196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.88, 400.04 and 196.63 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 400.04 = 196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/400.04 = 196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 400.04 × 196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 78,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,658.62/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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