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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 434.97 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 434.97 and 104.99 is: 157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 434.97 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/434.97 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 434.97 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 45,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,665.33/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.40

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