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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.92, 433.12 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.92, 433.12 and 186.28 is: 279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.92 : 433.12 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.92/433.12 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.92x = 433.12 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.92x = 80,681.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,681.59/288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.25

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