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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.31, 434.21 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.31, 434.21 and 186.27 is: 279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.31 : 434.21 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.31/434.21 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.31x = 434.21 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.31x = 80,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,879.37/289.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.56

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