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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.59, 434.45 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.59, 434.45 and 94.60 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.59 : 434.45 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.59/434.45 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.59x = 434.45 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.59x = 41,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,099.22/289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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