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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 434.34 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 434.34 and 145.28 is: 217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 434.34 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/434.34 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 434.34 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 63,100.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,100.92/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.92

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