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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.53, 399.39 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.53, 399.39 and 191.25 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.53 : 399.39 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.53/399.39 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.53x = 399.39 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.53x = 76,383.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,383.34/289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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