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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.03, 398.87 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.03, 398.87 and 189.47 is: 261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.03 : 398.87 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.03/398.87 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.03x = 398.87 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.03x = 75,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,573.90/289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.47

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