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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.03, 433.54 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.03, 433.54 and 192.16 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.03 : 433.54 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.03/433.54 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.03x = 433.54 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.03x = 83,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,306.88/289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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