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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.24, 433.74 and 96.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.24, 433.74 and 96.92 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.24 : 433.74 = 96.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.24/433.74 = 96.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.24x = 433.74 × 96.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.24x = 42,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,038.08/289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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