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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 434.73 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 434.73 and 94.90 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 434.73 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/434.73 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 434.73 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 41,256.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,256.57/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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