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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.83, 399.72 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.83, 399.72 and 191.55 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.83 : 399.72 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.83/399.72 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.83x = 399.72 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.83x = 76,566.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,566.37/289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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