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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.90, 432.81 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.90, 432.81 and 192.51 is: 288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.90 : 432.81 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.90/432.81 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.90x = 432.81 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.90x = 83,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,320.25/288.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.41

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