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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.15, 433.73 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.15, 433.73 and 192.28 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.15 : 433.73 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.15/433.73 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.15x = 433.73 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.15x = 83,396.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,396.64/289.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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