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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.41, 434.21 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.41, 434.21 and 94.44 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.41 : 434.21 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.41/434.21 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.41x = 434.21 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.41x = 41,006.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,006.79/289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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