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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 434.70 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 434.70 and 145.35 is: 218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 434.70 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/434.70 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 434.70 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 63,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,183.65/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.08

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