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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.55, 434.37 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.55, 434.37 and 97.13 is: 145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.55 : 434.37 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.55/434.37 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.55x = 434.37 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.55x = 42,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,188.19/289.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.71

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