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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 435.18 and 97.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 435.18 and 97.75 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 435.18 = 97.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/435.18 = 97.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 435.18 × 97.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 42,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,538.85/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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