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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.90, 399.90 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.90, 399.90 and 196.48 is: 271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.90 : 399.90 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.90/399.90 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.90x = 399.90 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.90x = 78,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,572.35/289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.03

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