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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.88, 434.71 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.88, 434.71 and 107.22 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 434.71 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/434.71 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 434.71 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 46,609.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,609.61/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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