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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 434.48 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 434.48 and 187.16 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 434.48 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/434.48 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 434.48 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 81,314.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,314.17/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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