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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 434.22 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 434.22 and 193.98 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 434.22 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/434.22 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 434.22 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 84,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,230.00/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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