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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.91, 434.87 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.91, 434.87 and 73.49 is: 110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.91 : 434.87 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.91/434.87 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.91x = 434.87 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.91x = 31,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,957.82/289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.23

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