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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.11, 435.23 and 97.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.11, 435.23 and 97.73 is: 146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.11 : 435.23 = 97.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.11/435.23 = 97.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.11x = 435.23 × 97.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.11x = 42,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,537.08/290.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.62

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