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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 435.20 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 435.20 and 107.50 is: 161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 435.20 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/435.20 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 435.20 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 46,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,784/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.34

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