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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 435.59 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 435.59 and 192.74 is: 289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 435.59 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/435.59 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 435.59 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 83,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,955.62/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.24

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