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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.37, 433.83 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.37, 433.83 and 159.42 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.37 : 433.83 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.37/433.83 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.37x = 433.83 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.37x = 69,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,161.18/289.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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