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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 434.62 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 434.62 and 187.28 is: 280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 434.62 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/434.62 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 434.62 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 81,395.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,395.63/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.75

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