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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 433.92 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 433.92 and 116.01 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 433.92 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/433.92 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 433.92 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 50,339.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,339.06/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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