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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 435.02 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 435.02 and 97.61 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 435.02 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/435.02 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 435.02 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 42,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,459.64/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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