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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 399.65 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 399.65 and 191.45 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 399.65 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/399.65 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 399.65 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 76,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,510.04/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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