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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.11, 399.13 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.11, 399.13 and 191.15 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.11 : 399.13 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.11/399.13 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.11x = 399.13 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.11x = 76,291.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,291.70/289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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