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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.60, 434.54 and 145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.60, 434.54 and 145.42 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.60 : 434.54 = 145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.60/434.54 = 145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.60x = 434.54 × 145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.60x = 63,190.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,190.81/289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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