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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.34, 399.06 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.34, 399.06 and 191 is: 263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.34 : 399.06 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.34/399.06 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.34x = 399.06 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.34x = 76,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,220.46/289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.43

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