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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.81, 434.50 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.81, 434.50 and 143.62 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.81 : 434.50 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.81/434.50 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.81x = 434.50 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.81x = 62,401.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,401.44/289.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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