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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 434.95 and 94.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 434.95 and 94.99 is: 142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 434.95 = 94.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/434.95 = 94.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 434.95 × 94.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 41,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,315.90/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.48

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