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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 433.17 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 433.17 and 191.66 is: 286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 433.17 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/433.17 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 433.17 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 83,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,022.45/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.93

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