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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 435.24 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 435.24 and 105.09 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 435.24 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/435.24 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 435.24 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 45,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,739.37/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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