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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.36, 398.68 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.36, 398.68 and 190.94 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.36 : 398.68 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.36/398.68 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.36x = 398.68 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.36x = 76,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,123.96/289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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