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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 434.51 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 434.51 and 97.32 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 434.51 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/434.51 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 434.51 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 42,286.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,286.03/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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