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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.62, 433.56 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.62, 433.56 and 186.98 is: 279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.62 : 433.56 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.62/433.56 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.62x = 433.56 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.62x = 81,066.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,066.11/289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.91

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