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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.31, 434.01 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.31, 434.01 and 106.66 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.31 : 434.01 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.31/434.01 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.31x = 434.01 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.31x = 46,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,288.80/289.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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