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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.36, 434.02 and 96.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.36, 434.02 and 96.98 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.36 : 434.02 = 96.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.36/434.02 = 96.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.36x = 434.02 × 96.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.36x = 42,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,091.26/289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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