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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.26, 399.42 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.26, 399.42 and 189.75 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.26 : 399.42 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.26/399.42 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.26x = 399.42 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.26x = 75,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,789.95/289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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