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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.77, 399.90 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.77, 399.90 and 191.36 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.77 : 399.90 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.77/399.90 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.77x = 399.90 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.77x = 76,524.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,524.33/289.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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