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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.86, 435.65 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.86, 435.65 and 192.69 is: 289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.86 : 435.65 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.86/435.65 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.86x = 435.65 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.86x = 83,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,945.40/289.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.61

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