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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 434.40 and 107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 434.40 and 107.08 is: 160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 434.40 = 107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/434.40 = 107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 434.40 × 107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 46,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,514.06/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.54

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