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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 434.02 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 434.02 and 97 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 434.02 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/434.02 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 434.02 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 42,099.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,099.94/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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