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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 433.46 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 433.46 and 96.64 is: 144.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 433.46 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/433.46 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 433.46 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 41,889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889.57/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.92

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