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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.40, 433.82 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.40, 433.82 and 106.65 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.40 : 433.82 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.40/433.82 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.40x = 433.82 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.40x = 46,266.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,266.37/289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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