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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.69, 435.86 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.69, 435.86 and 193.08 is: 289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.69 : 435.86 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.69/435.86 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.69x = 435.86 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.69x = 84,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,154.88/290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.51

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