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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.31, 433.97 and 83.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.31, 433.97 and 83.87 is: 125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.31 : 433.97 = 83.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.31/433.97 = 83.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.31x = 433.97 × 83.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.31x = 36,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,395.10/289.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.80

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