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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.23, 399.15 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.23, 399.15 and 191.18 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.23 : 399.15 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.23/399.15 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.23x = 399.15 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.23x = 76,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,307.50/289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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