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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.55, 399.43 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.55, 399.43 and 191.18 is: 263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.55 : 399.43 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.55/399.43 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.55x = 399.43 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.55x = 76,363.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,363.03/289.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.73

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