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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.11, 433.41 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.11, 433.41 and 106.38 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.11 : 433.41 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.11/433.41 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.11x = 433.41 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.11x = 46,104.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,104.13/289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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