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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.43, 433.79 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.43, 433.79 and 106.62 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.43 : 433.79 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.43/433.79 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.43x = 433.79 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.43x = 46,251.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,251.37/289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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