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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.50, 434.12 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.50, 434.12 and 94.47 is: 141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.50 : 434.12 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.50/434.12 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.50x = 434.12 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.50x = 41,010.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,010.84/289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.66

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