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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.24, 433.58 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.24, 433.58 and 96.76 is: 145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.24 : 433.58 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.24/433.58 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.24x = 433.58 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.24x = 41,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,953.20/289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.05

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