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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.63, 434.49 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.63, 434.49 and 94.68 is: 142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.63 : 434.49 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.63/434.49 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.63x = 434.49 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.63x = 41,137.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,137.51/289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.03

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