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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 399.06 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 399.06 and 190.98 is: 263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 399.06 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/399.06 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 399.06 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 76,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,212.48/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.66

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