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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.66, 435.22 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.66, 435.22 and 187 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.66 : 435.22 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.66/435.22 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.66x = 435.22 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.66x = 81,386.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,386.14/289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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