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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.31, 433.94 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.31, 433.94 and 106.61 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.31 : 433.94 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.31/433.94 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.31x = 433.94 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.31x = 46,259.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,259.64/289.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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