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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 434.32 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 434.32 and 145.36 is: 217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 434.32 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/434.32 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 434.32 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 63,132.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,132.76/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.94

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