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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.91, 435.11 and 116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.91, 435.11 and 116.69 is: 175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.91 : 435.11 = 116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.91/435.11 = 116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.91x = 435.11 × 116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.91x = 50,770.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,770.23/289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.12

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