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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.97, 434.59 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.97, 434.59 and 145.73 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.97 : 434.59 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.97/434.59 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.97x = 434.59 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.97x = 63,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,332.80/289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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