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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 399.65 and 191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 399.65 and 191.17 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 399.65 = 191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/399.65 = 191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 399.65 × 191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 76,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,399.14/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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