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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.39, 433.77 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.39, 433.77 and 106.63 is: 159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.39 : 433.77 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.39/433.77 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.39x = 433.77 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.39x = 46,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,252.90/289.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.83

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