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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.88, 434.48 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.88, 434.48 and 191.10 is: 286.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 434.48 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/434.48 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 434.48 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 83,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,029.13/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.43

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