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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434.24 and 97.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434.24 and 97.16 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 434.24 = 97.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/434.24 = 97.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 434.24 × 97.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 42,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,188.59/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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