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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.97, 434.88 and 107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.97, 434.88 and 107.36 is: 161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.97 : 434.88 = 107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.97/434.88 = 107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.97x = 434.88 × 107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.97x = 46,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,686.54/289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.01

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