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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 434.37 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 434.37 and 144.86 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 434.37 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/434.37 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 434.37 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 62,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,922.84/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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