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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.70, 400.22 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.70, 400.22 and 190.35 is: 262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.70 : 400.22 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.70/400.22 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.70x = 400.22 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.70x = 76,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,181.88/289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.97

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