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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 434.31 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 434.31 and 94.50 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 434.31 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/434.31 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 434.31 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 41,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,042.30/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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