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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 434.40 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 434.40 and 192.48 is: 288.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 434.40 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/434.40 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 434.40 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 83,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,613.31/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.28

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