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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.32, 398.98 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.32, 398.98 and 190.92 is: 263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.32 : 398.98 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.32/398.98 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.32x = 398.98 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.32x = 76,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,173.26/289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.28

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