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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.53, 434.23 and 116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.53, 434.23 and 116.14 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.53 : 434.23 = 116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.53/434.23 = 116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.53x = 434.23 × 116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.53x = 50,431.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,431.47/289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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