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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 435.20 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 435.20 and 192.19 is: 288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 435.20 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/435.20 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 435.20 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 83,641.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,641.09/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.46

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