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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.47, 435.85 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.47, 435.85 and 193.03 is: 289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.47 : 435.85 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.47/435.85 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.47x = 435.85 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.47x = 84,132.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,132.51/290.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.65

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