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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 400.12 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 400.12 and 191.70 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 400.12 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/400.12 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 400.12 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 76,703.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,703.00/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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