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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.22, 433.84 and 83.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.22, 433.84 and 83.80 is: 125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.22 : 433.84 = 83.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.22/433.84 = 83.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.22x = 433.84 × 83.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.22x = 36,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,353.20/289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.70

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