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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.69, 434.66 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.69, 434.66 and 118.81 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.69 : 434.66 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.69/434.66 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.69x = 434.66 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.69x = 51,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,641.95/289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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