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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 400.11 and 191.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 400.11 and 191.73 is: 264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 400.11 = 191.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/400.11 = 191.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 400.11 × 191.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 76,713.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,713.09/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.58

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