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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.76, 399.69 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.76, 399.69 and 191.54 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.76 : 399.69 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.76/399.69 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.76x = 399.69 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.76x = 76,556.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,556.62/289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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