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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 435.26 and 97.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 435.26 and 97.75 is: 146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 435.26 = 97.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/435.26 = 97.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 435.26 × 97.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 42,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,546.67/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.65

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