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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.30, 433.68 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.30, 433.68 and 115.93 is: 173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.30 : 433.68 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.30/433.68 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.30x = 433.68 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.30x = 50,276.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,276.52/289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.79

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