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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.01, 434.73 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.01, 434.73 and 97.50 is: 146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.01 : 434.73 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.01/434.73 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.01x = 434.73 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.01x = 42,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,386.18/290.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.15

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