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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 433.70 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 433.70 and 191.19 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 433.70 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/433.70 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 433.70 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 82,918.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,918.15/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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