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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.85, 434.76 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.85, 434.76 and 94.85 is: 142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.85 : 434.76 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.85/434.76 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.85x = 434.76 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.85x = 41,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,235.13/289.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.27

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