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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.41, 399.13 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.41, 399.13 and 191.27 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.41 : 399.13 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.41/399.13 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.41x = 399.13 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.41x = 76,338.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,338.64/289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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