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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 434.10 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 434.10 and 97.02 is: 145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 434.10 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/434.10 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 434.10 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 42,116.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,116.38/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.51

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