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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 399.72 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 399.72 and 190.10 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 399.72 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/399.72 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 399.72 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 75,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,985.17/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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