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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.85, 434.13 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.85, 434.13 and 145.25 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.85 : 434.13 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.85/434.13 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.85x = 434.13 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.85x = 63,057.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,057.38/289.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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