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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.22, 433.80 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.22, 433.80 and 273.16 is: 409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.22 : 433.80 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.22/433.80 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.22x = 433.80 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.22x = 118,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,495.72/289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.70

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