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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.54, 399.63 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.54, 399.63 and 191.44 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.54 : 399.63 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.54/399.63 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.54x = 399.63 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.54x = 76,505.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,505.17/289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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