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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.86, 433.92 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.86, 433.92 and 251.38 is: 376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.86 : 433.92 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.86/433.92 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.86x = 433.92 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.86x = 109,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,078.81/289.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.32

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