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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.77, 434.36 and 107.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.77, 434.36 and 107.05 is: 160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.77 : 434.36 = 107.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.77/434.36 = 107.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.77x = 434.36 × 107.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.77x = 46,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,497.70/289.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.46

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