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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.05, 433.50 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.05, 433.50 and 106.44 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.05 : 433.50 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.05/433.50 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.05x = 433.50 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.05x = 46,141.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,141.74/289.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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