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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 433.50 and 83.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 433.50 and 83.60 is: 125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 433.50 = 83.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/433.50 = 83.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 433.50 × 83.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 36,240.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,240.60/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.38

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