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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.61, 399.02 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.61, 399.02 and 191.19 is: 263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.61 : 399.02 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.61/399.02 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.61x = 399.02 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.61x = 76,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,288.63/289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.42

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