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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 434.42 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 434.42 and 145.72 is: 218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 434.42 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/434.42 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 434.42 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 63,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,303.68/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.44

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