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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.48, 433.59 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.48, 433.59 and 192.02 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.48 : 433.59 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.48/433.59 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.48x = 433.59 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.48x = 83,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,260.95/289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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