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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.95, 399.67 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.95, 399.67 and 190.19 is: 262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.95 : 399.67 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.95/399.67 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.95x = 399.67 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.95x = 76,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,013.24/289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.16

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