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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.88, 435 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.88, 435 and 118.88 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 435 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/435 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 435 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 51,712.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,712.80/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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