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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 434.94 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 434.94 and 97.54 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 434.94 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/434.94 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 434.94 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 42,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,424.05/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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