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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.54, 433.62 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.54, 433.62 and 159.34 is: 238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.54 : 433.62 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.54/433.62 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.54x = 433.62 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.54x = 69,093.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,093.01/289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.63

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