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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.35, 430.17 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.35, 430.17 and 189.66 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.35 : 430.17 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.35/430.17 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.35x = 430.17 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.35x = 81,586.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,586.04/287.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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