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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.36, 399.35 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.36, 399.35 and 191.31 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.36 : 399.35 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.36/399.35 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.36x = 399.35 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.36x = 76,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,398.69/289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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