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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.29, 433.99 and 83.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.29, 433.99 and 83.86 is: 125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.29 : 433.99 = 83.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.29/433.99 = 83.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.29x = 433.99 × 83.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.29x = 36,395.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,395.05/289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.81

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