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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.05, 435.08 and 97.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.05, 435.08 and 97.67 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.05 : 435.08 = 97.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.05/435.08 = 97.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.05x = 435.08 × 97.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.05x = 42,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,493.78/290.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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