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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.75, 434.59 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.75, 434.59 and 73.33 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.75 : 434.59 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.75/434.59 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.75x = 434.59 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.75x = 31,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,868.48/289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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