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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.59, 436.03 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.59, 436.03 and 193.16 is: 289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.59 : 436.03 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.59/436.03 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.59x = 436.03 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.59x = 84,221.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,221.37/290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.83

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