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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.93, 434.64 and 187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.93, 434.64 and 187.27 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.93 : 434.64 = 187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.93/434.64 = 187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.93x = 434.64 × 187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.93x = 81,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,395.03/289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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