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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.59, 434.44 and 107.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.59, 434.44 and 107.00 is: 160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.59 : 434.44 = 107.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.59/434.44 = 107.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.59x = 434.44 × 107.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.59x = 46,483.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,483.15/289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.51

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