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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.77, 399.75 and 191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.77, 399.75 and 191.65 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.77 : 399.75 = 191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.77/399.75 = 191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.77x = 399.75 × 191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.77x = 76,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,612.09/289.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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