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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 434.76 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 434.76 and 107.31 is: 160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 434.76 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/434.76 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 434.76 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 46,653.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653.28/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.89

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