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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 433.63 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 433.63 and 159.08 is: 238.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 433.63 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/433.63 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 433.63 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 68,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,981.86/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.61

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