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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.92, 433.40 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.92, 433.40 and 192.52 is: 288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.92 : 433.40 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.92/433.40 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.92x = 433.40 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.92x = 83,438.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,438.17/288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.79

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