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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 434.05 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 434.05 and 143.22 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 434.05 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/434.05 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 434.05 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 62,164.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,164.64/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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