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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434.26 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434.26 and 118.64 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 434.26 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/434.26 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 434.26 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 51,520.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,520.61/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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