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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 435.15 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 435.15 and 95.11 is: 142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 435.15 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/435.15 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 435.15 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 41,389.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,389.58/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.66

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