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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.64, 434.18 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.64, 434.18 and 97.13 is: 145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.64 : 434.18 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.64/434.18 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.64x = 434.18 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.64x = 42,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,171.90/289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.60

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