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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.29, 433.98 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.29, 433.98 and 118.25 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.29 : 433.98 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.29/433.98 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.29x = 433.98 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.29x = 51,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,317.54/289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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