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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 434.09 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 434.09 and 186.64 is: 279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 434.09 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/434.09 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 434.09 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 81,017.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,017.94/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.91

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