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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.34, 434.70 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.34, 434.70 and 192.96 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.34 : 434.70 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.34/434.70 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.34x = 434.70 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.34x = 83,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,879.71/290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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