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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.90, 434.93 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.90, 434.93 and 116.59 is: 174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.90 : 434.93 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.90/434.93 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.90x = 434.93 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.90x = 50,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,708.49/289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.92

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