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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 434.68 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 434.68 and 97.44 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 434.68 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/434.68 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 434.68 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 42,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,355.22/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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