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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.99, 433.76 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.99, 433.76 and 192.87 is: 289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.99 : 433.76 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.99/433.76 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.99x = 433.76 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.99x = 83,658.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,658.33/288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.49

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