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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.45, 434.04 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.45, 434.04 and 145 is: 217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.45 : 434.04 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.45/434.04 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.45x = 434.04 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.45x = 62,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,935.80/289.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.43

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