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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.09, 433.63 and 83.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.09, 433.63 and 83.65 is: 125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.09 : 433.63 = 83.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.09/433.63 = 83.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.09x = 433.63 × 83.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.09x = 36,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,273.15/289.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.47

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