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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.39, 434.12 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.39, 434.12 and 94.33 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.39 : 434.12 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.39/434.12 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.39x = 434.12 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.39x = 40,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,950.54/289.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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