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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.09, 433.67 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.09, 433.67 and 94.16 is: 141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.09 : 433.67 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.09/433.67 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.09x = 433.67 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.09x = 40,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,834.06/289.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.25

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