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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.99, 434.88 and 97.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.99, 434.88 and 97.57 is: 146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.99 : 434.88 = 97.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.99/434.88 = 97.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.99x = 434.88 × 97.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.99x = 42,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,431.24/289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.32

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