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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 435.11 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 435.11 and 95.09 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 435.11 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/435.11 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 435.11 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 41,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,372.43/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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