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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.33, 434.03 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.33, 434.03 and 116.02 is: 174.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.33 : 434.03 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.33/434.03 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.33x = 434.03 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.33x = 50,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,354.28/289.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.04

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