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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.61, 399.54 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.61, 399.54 and 191.24 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.61 : 399.54 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.61/399.54 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.61x = 399.54 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.61x = 76,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,409.75/289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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