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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.76, 400.08 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.76, 400.08 and 191.66 is: 264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.76 : 400.08 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.76/400.08 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.76x = 400.08 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.76x = 76,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,679.33/289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.63

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