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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.41, 433.83 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.41, 433.83 and 191.94 is: 287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.41 : 433.83 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.41/433.83 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.41x = 433.83 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.41x = 83,269.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,269.98/289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.72

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