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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.50, 434.28 and 106.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.50, 434.28 and 106.91 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.50 : 434.28 = 106.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.50/434.28 = 106.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.50x = 434.28 × 106.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.50x = 46,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,426.70/289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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