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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.12, 399.24 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.12, 399.24 and 191.14 is: 263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.12 : 399.24 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.12/399.24 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.12x = 399.24 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.12x = 76,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,310.73/289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.94

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