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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 399.16 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 399.16 and 191 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 399.16 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/399.16 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 399.16 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 76,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,239.56/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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