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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 435.81 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 435.81 and 193.32 is: 289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 435.81 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/435.81 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 435.81 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 84,250.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,250.79/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.64

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