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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.76, 400.09 and 191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.76, 400.09 and 191.65 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.76 : 400.09 = 191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.76/400.09 = 191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.76x = 400.09 × 191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.76x = 76,677.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,677.25/289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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