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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.02, 399.06 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.02, 399.06 and 189.48 is: 261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.02 : 399.06 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.02/399.06 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.02x = 399.06 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.02x = 75,613.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,613.89/289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.62

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