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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.15, 435.22 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.15, 435.22 and 97.91 is: 146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.15 : 435.22 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.15/435.22 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.15x = 435.22 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.15x = 42,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,609.72/290.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.86

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