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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.43, 399.16 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.43, 399.16 and 191.08 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.43 : 399.16 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.43/399.16 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.43x = 399.16 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.43x = 76,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,271.49/289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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