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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.82, 434.46 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.82, 434.46 and 97.31 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.82 : 434.46 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.82/434.46 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.82x = 434.46 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.82x = 42,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,278.75/289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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