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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.17, 433.74 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.17, 433.74 and 72.75 is: 109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.17 : 433.74 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.17/433.74 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.17x = 433.74 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.17x = 31,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,554.59/289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.12

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