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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.89, 434.50 and 143.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.89, 434.50 and 143.71 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.89 : 434.50 = 143.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.89/434.50 = 143.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.89x = 434.50 × 143.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.89x = 62,440.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,440.55/289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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