Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290, 435 and 97.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 290, 435 and 97.62 is: 146.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290 : 435 = 97.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290/435 = 97.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290x = 435 × 97.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290x = 42,464.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,464.70/290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146.43
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