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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.40, 434.12 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.40, 434.12 and 94.39 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.40 : 434.12 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.40/434.12 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.40x = 434.12 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.40x = 40,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,975.74/289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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