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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.05, 399.06 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.05, 399.06 and 190.97 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.05 : 399.06 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.05/399.06 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.05x = 399.06 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.05x = 76,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,206.49/289.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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