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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.36, 434.06 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.36, 434.06 and 97 is: 145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.36 : 434.06 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.36/434.06 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.36x = 434.06 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.36x = 42,103.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103.82/289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.51

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