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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 434.78 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 434.78 and 97.56 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 434.78 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/434.78 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 434.78 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 42,417.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,417.14/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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