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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.38, 434.24 and 186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.38, 434.24 and 186.73 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.38 : 434.24 = 186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.38/434.24 = 186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.38x = 434.24 × 186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.38x = 81,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,083.46/289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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