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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 432.97 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 432.97 and 191.23 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 432.97 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/432.97 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 432.97 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 82,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,795.29/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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