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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.66, 434.49 and 73.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.66, 434.49 and 73.25 is: 109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.66 : 434.49 = 73.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.66/434.49 = 73.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.66x = 434.49 × 73.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.66x = 31,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,824.22/289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.87

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