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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 434.76 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 434.76 and 97.44 is: 146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 434.76 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/434.76 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 434.76 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 42,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,363.01/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.12

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