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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 433.59 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 433.59 and 191.58 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 433.59 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/433.59 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 433.59 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 83,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,067.17/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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