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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.12, 434.40 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.12, 434.40 and 193.56 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.12 : 434.40 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.12/434.40 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.12x = 434.40 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.12x = 84,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,082.46/289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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