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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.43, 435.54 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.43, 435.54 and 192.87 is: 289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.43 : 435.54 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.43/435.54 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.43x = 435.54 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.43x = 84,002.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,002.60/290.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.24

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