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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.36, 433.68 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.36, 433.68 and 186.76 is: 279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.36 : 433.68 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.36/433.68 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.36x = 433.68 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.36x = 80,994.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,994.08/289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.91

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