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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.42, 399.15 and 190.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.42, 399.15 and 190.99 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.42 : 399.15 = 190.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.42/399.15 = 190.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.42x = 399.15 × 190.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.42x = 76,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,233.66/289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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