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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.12, 433.62 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.12, 433.62 and 142.74 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.12 : 433.62 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.12/433.62 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.12x = 433.62 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.12x = 61,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,894.92/289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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