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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289, 433.30 and 106.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289, 433.30 and 106.37 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289 : 433.30 = 106.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289/433.30 = 106.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289x = 433.30 × 106.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289x = 46,090.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,090.12/289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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