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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.83, 434.74 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.83, 434.74 and 192.96 is: 289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.83 : 434.74 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.83/434.74 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.83x = 434.74 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.83x = 83,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,885.26/289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.43

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