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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 434.55 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 434.55 and 145.31 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 434.55 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/434.55 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 434.55 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 63,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,144.46/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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