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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.91, 434.42 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.91, 434.42 and 197.24 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.91 : 434.42 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.91/434.42 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.91x = 434.42 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.91x = 85,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,685.00/289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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