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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434 and 116.08 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 434 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/434 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 434 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 50,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,378.72/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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