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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.00, 432.89 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.00, 432.89 and 191.16 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.00 : 432.89 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.00/432.89 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.00x = 432.89 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.00x = 82,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,750.30/289.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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