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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.36, 434.10 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.36, 434.10 and 116.08 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.36 : 434.10 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.36/434.10 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.36x = 434.10 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.36x = 50,390.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,390.33/289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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