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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.38, 433.94 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.38, 433.94 and 106.65 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.38 : 433.94 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.38/433.94 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.38x = 433.94 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.38x = 46,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,279.17/289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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