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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.07, 433.31 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.07, 433.31 and 115.65 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.07 : 433.31 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.07/433.31 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.07x = 433.31 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.07x = 50,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,111.72/289.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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