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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 434.94 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 434.94 and 107.37 is: 161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 434.94 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/434.94 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 434.94 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 46,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,699.51/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.04

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