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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 399.60 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 399.60 and 190.08 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 399.60 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/399.60 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 399.60 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 75,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,955.97/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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