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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 433.49 and 142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 433.49 and 142.70 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 433.49 = 142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/433.49 = 142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 433.49 × 142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 61,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,856.14/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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