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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.29, 399.30 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.29, 399.30 and 191.01 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.29 : 399.30 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.29/399.30 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.29x = 399.30 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.29x = 76,270.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,270.29/289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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