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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.71, 434.55 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.71, 434.55 and 145.32 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.71 : 434.55 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.71/434.55 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.71x = 434.55 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.71x = 63,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,148.81/289.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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