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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.89, 400.08 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.89, 400.08 and 196.83 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.89 : 400.08 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.89/400.08 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.89x = 400.08 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.89x = 78,746.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,746.76/289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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