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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.51, 401.03 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.51, 401.03 and 189.62 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.51 : 401.03 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.51/401.03 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.51x = 401.03 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.51x = 76,040.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,040.91/290.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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