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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.29, 399.45 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.29, 399.45 and 191.23 is: 264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.29 : 399.45 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.29/399.45 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.29x = 399.45 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.29x = 76,386.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,386.82/289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.05

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