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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 433.83 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 433.83 and 106.50 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 433.83 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/433.83 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 433.83 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 46,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,202.90/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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