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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290, 435 and 97.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290, 435 and 97.63 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290 : 435 = 97.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290/435 = 97.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290x = 435 × 97.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290x = 42,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,469.05/290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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