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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.95, 400.16 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.95, 400.16 and 196.89 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.95 : 400.16 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.95/400.16 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.95x = 400.16 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.95x = 78,787.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,787.26/289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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