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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.25, 433.69 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.25, 433.69 and 191.63 is: 287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.25 : 433.69 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.25/433.69 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.25x = 433.69 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.25x = 83,108.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,108.01/289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.32

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