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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.25, 433.87 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.25, 433.87 and 96.87 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.25 : 433.87 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.25/433.87 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.25x = 433.87 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.25x = 42,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,030.61/289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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