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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.21, 433.77 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.21, 433.77 and 83.74 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.21 : 433.77 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.21/433.77 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.21x = 433.77 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.21x = 36,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,323.90/289.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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