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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.45, 433.32 and 186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.45, 433.32 and 186.43 is: 279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.45 : 433.32 = 186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.45/433.32 = 186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.45x = 433.32 × 186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.45x = 80,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,780.75/289.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.09

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