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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 433.61 and 115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 433.61 and 115.89 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 433.61 = 115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/433.61 = 115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 433.61 × 115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 50,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,251.06/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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