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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 434.97 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 434.97 and 73.58 is: 110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 434.97 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/434.97 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 434.97 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 32,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,002.73/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.36

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