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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.13, 433.76 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.13, 433.76 and 96.75 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.13 : 433.76 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.13/433.76 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.13x = 433.76 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.13x = 41,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,966.28/289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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