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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.38, 433.71 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.38, 433.71 and 186.51 is: 279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.38 : 433.71 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.38/433.71 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.38x = 433.71 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.38x = 80,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,891.25/289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.53

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