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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.02, 398.91 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.02, 398.91 and 190.86 is: 263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.02 : 398.91 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.02/398.91 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.02x = 398.91 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.02x = 76,135.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,135.96/289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.43

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