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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 434.13 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 434.13 and 144.96 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 434.13 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/434.13 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 434.13 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 62,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,931.48/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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