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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 434.75 and 187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 434.75 and 187.27 is: 281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 434.75 = 187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/434.75 = 187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 434.75 × 187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 81,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,413.61/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.00

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