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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 435 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 435 and 94.98 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 435 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/435 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 435 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 41,316.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,316.30/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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