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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 398.94 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 398.94 and 191.04 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 398.94 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/398.94 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 398.94 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 76,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,213.50/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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