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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 433.50 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 433.50 and 115.78 is: 173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 433.50 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/433.50 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 433.50 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 50,190.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,190.63/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.62

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