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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.42, 433.92 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.42, 433.92 and 143.08 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.42 : 433.92 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.42/433.92 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.42x = 433.92 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.42x = 62,085.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,085.27/289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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