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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.95, 434.94 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.95, 434.94 and 187.31 is: 280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.95 : 434.94 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.95/434.94 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.95x = 434.94 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.95x = 81,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,465.50/289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.96

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