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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 398.64 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 398.64 and 190.66 is: 262.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 398.64 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/398.64 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 398.64 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 76,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,004.70/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.94

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