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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.11, 433.70 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.11, 433.70 and 94.11 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.11 : 433.70 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.11/433.70 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.11x = 433.70 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.11x = 40,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,813.76/289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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