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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.30, 433.88 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.30, 433.88 and 104.18 is: 156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.30 : 433.88 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.30/433.88 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.30x = 433.88 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.30x = 45,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,201.62/289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.24

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