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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 434.38 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 434.38 and 97.20 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 434.38 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/434.38 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 434.38 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 42,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,221.74/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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