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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 434.03 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 434.03 and 143.01 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 434.03 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/434.03 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 434.03 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 62,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,069.92/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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