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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 433.79 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 433.79 and 94.11 is: 141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 433.79 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/433.79 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 433.79 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 40,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,823.98/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.18

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