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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.20, 399.15 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.20, 399.15 and 190.92 is: 263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.20 : 399.15 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.20/399.15 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.20x = 399.15 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.20x = 76,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,205.72/289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.51

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