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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289, 433.38 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289, 433.38 and 93.94 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289 : 433.38 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289/433.38 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289x = 433.38 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289x = 40,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,711.72/289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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