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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 399.37 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 399.37 and 191.03 is: 263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 399.37 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/399.37 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 399.37 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 76,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,291.65/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.58

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