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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 434.63 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 434.63 and 104.69 is: 157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 434.63 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/434.63 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 434.63 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 45,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,498.72/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.00

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