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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.99, 434.96 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.99, 434.96 and 97.61 is: 146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.99 : 434.96 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.99/434.96 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.99x = 434.96 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.99x = 42,455.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,455.96/289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.41

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