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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 433.79 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 433.79 and 187.02 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 433.79 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/433.79 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 433.79 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 81,127.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,127.17/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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