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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.57, 434.31 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.57, 434.31 and 94.57 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.57 : 434.31 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.57/434.31 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.57x = 434.31 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.57x = 41,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,072.70/289.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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