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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.62, 434.50 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.62, 434.50 and 97.26 is: 145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.62 : 434.50 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.62/434.50 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.62x = 434.50 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.62x = 42,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,259.47/289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.91

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