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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.13, 433.73 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.13, 433.73 and 96.76 is: 145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.13 : 433.73 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.13/433.73 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.13x = 433.73 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.13x = 41,965.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,965.06/289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.14

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