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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 434.03 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 434.03 and 192.13 is: 287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 434.03 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/434.03 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 434.03 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 83,388.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,388.14/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.87

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