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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 434.64 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 434.64 and 94.74 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 434.64 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/434.64 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 434.64 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 41,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,175.62/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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