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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.09, 433.64 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.09, 433.64 and 115.75 is: 173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.09 : 433.64 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.09/433.64 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.09x = 433.64 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.09x = 50,193.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,193.83/289.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.63

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