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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.11, 432.99 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.11, 432.99 and 142.59 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.11 : 432.99 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.11/432.99 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.11x = 432.99 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.11x = 61,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,740.04/289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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