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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.78, 434.66 and 73.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.78, 434.66 and 73.36 is: 110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.78 : 434.66 = 73.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.78/434.66 = 73.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.78x = 434.66 × 73.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.78x = 31,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,884.48/289.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.03

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