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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.32, 433.99 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.32, 433.99 and 104.26 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.32 : 433.99 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.32/433.99 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.32x = 433.99 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.32x = 45,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,247.66/289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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