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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 434.22 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 434.22 and 97.08 is: 145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 434.22 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/434.22 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 434.22 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 42,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,154.08/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.64

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