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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 435.18 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 435.18 and 119.08 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 435.18 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/435.18 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 435.18 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 51,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,821.23/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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