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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.05, 433.30 and 106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.05, 433.30 and 106.40 is: 159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.05 : 433.30 = 106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.05/433.30 = 106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.05x = 433.30 × 106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.05x = 46,100.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,100.42/289.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.49

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