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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.65, 434.48 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.65, 434.48 and 145.47 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.65 : 434.48 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.65/434.48 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.65x = 434.48 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.65x = 63,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,203.08/289.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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