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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.76, 434.45 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.76, 434.45 and 193.38 is: 289.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.76 : 434.45 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.76/434.45 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.76x = 434.45 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.76x = 84,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,013.94/289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.94

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