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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 398.82 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 398.82 and 189.52 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 398.82 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/398.82 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 398.82 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 75,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,584.37/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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