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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 434.86 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 434.86 and 94.88 is: 142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 434.86 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/434.86 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 434.86 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 41,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,257.92/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.31

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