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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 434.67 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 434.67 and 97.45 is: 146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 434.67 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/434.67 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 434.67 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 42,360.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,360.41/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.09

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